Crock Pot Easy-to-Clean Slow Cookers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Easy-to-Clean” when the nonstick coating detaches, bubbles, flakes, chips, and peels off, resulting in consumers being unable to clean them, among other problems
Oster French Door Countertop Ovens
Several false advertising class-action lawsuits were filed regarding the marketing of Oster French Door Countertop Ovens. The lawsuits allege that the company falsely markets the products as safe and easy to use without disclosing that the doors may snap shut and burn consumers. More information on the cases is below.
| Case Name (Date) |
Status |
|---|---|
| Bertoletti et al. v. Newell Brands Inc. d/b/a Sunbeam Products 25-cv-13934, N.D. Ill. (Nov. 2025) |
Pending |
| Hoyes et al. v. Newell Brands Inc. d/b/a Sunbeam Products Inc. 25-cv-3194, E.D. Cal. (Nov. 2025) |
Pending |
| Jones et al. v. Sunbeam Products, Inc. 25-cv-13314, N.D. Ill. (Oct. 2025) |
Pending |
| Elwood et al. v. Sunbeam Products Inc. 26-cv-349, N.D. Ill. (Oct. 2025) |
Pending |
| Martin et al. v. Newell Brands Inc. and Sunbeam Products, Inc. 26-cv-350, N.D. Ill. (Oct. 2025) |
Pending |
| Kuntzsch et al. v. Newell Brands Inc. d/b/a Sunbeam Products, Inc. 25-cv-1476, N.D.N.Y. (Oct. 2025) |
Pending |
| Klein et al. v. Sunbeam Products, Inc. 26-cv-348, N.D. Ill. (Oct. 2025) |
Pending |
| Corbett et al. v. Newell Brands Inc. d/b/a Sunbeam Products, Inc. 26-cv-352, N.D. Ill. (Oct. 2025) |
Pending |
Class-Action Tracker
Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Microwave Safe,” “Microwave Reheatable,” and “Freezer Safe”
Nuk Baby Bottles
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe and “BPA Free” when they contain harmful microplastics that are released when products are heated
NUK Orthodontic Pacifiers
Allegations: Falsely marketing pacifiers as “orthodontic”
Rubbermaid Ice Coolers
Allegations: Falsely marketing that ice stays frozen in its ice coolers for five days
Graco Booster Seats
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Graco booster seats
Warranties for Sunbeam, Crockpot and Other Brands
Allegations: Failing to timely disclose that warranties are conditioned upon using an authorized repair service
Warranties on Coleman Gas Furnaces
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that warranties are contingent on consumers registering their personal information
The Coleman Company Ice Coolers
Graco’s TurboBooster Highback Car Seat and AFFIX Youth Booster Seat
Graco and Newell Brands Inclined Sleepers
Coleman Naturals Insect Repellent Snap Bands
FreshWorks Produce Saver Products
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